driver's license

American  

noun

1. a permit, as one issued by a state's motor vehicle bureau, that allows the holder to drive a motor vehicle on public roads.

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Etymology

Origin of driver's license

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

The Sikh Coalition and Asian Law Caucus filed the class-action lawsuit on behalf of five commercial driver’s license holders, challenging the DMV’s decision to revoke licenses.

From Los Angeles Times

Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar, who joined the letter alongside Fontes, said the state gave the Justice Department information that is publicly available online: names and addresses—but not Social Security or driver’s license numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Voter lists that political campaigns purchase don’t include driver’s license or Social Security numbers.

From The Wall Street Journal

McKinney raised questions about what adults who might not have a driver’s license or other photo ID should do, or what seniors who are bad with technology should do.

From Salon

Claudio Neves Valente rented the car on Dec. 1, with a Florida driver’s license, records showed.

From The Wall Street Journal